Hendrix v. Eastern Distribution, Inc.

Connor, Judge:

Mary Hendrix brought an action against her former employer, Eastern Distribution, Inc., alleging, among other causes of action, breach of an employment contract and breach of contract accompanied by a fraudulent act. The circuit court denied Eastern’s motion for a directed verdict on these two claims. The jury awarded Hendrix $47,375 actual and $150,238 punitive damages. Eastern appeals. We affirm.

On June 1,1988, Hendrix began work for Eastern as a sales representative. At the beginning of her employment with Eastern, Hendrix signed a document prepared by Eastern’s national…